Manalapan Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Manalapan Township Police Department serves the city of Manalapan Township, NJ in Monmouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 745 violent crimes and 1,076 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.2 per 100k residents, which is 79.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.3 per 100k, 33.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 74 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.2 | A | 745 | 106.2 | -79.1% |
| Property Crime | 108.3 | B | 1076 | 163.6 | -33.8% |
| Burglary | 27.1 | C | 191 | 24.0 | +12.7% |
| Larceny | 73.9 | A | 770 | 116.4 | -36.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 115 | 22.2 | -66.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 74 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 3 |
| Anti-Asian | 3 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 17 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 27 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Englishtown | 1 miles | A 42.5 | A 85.1 | Violent: 92.0% higher Property: 21.5% lower |
| Freehold | 4 miles | D 168.2 | A 88.1 | Violent: 658.8% higher Property: 18.7% lower |
| Marlboro Township | 5 miles | A 14.5 | B 144.8 | Violent: 34.7% lower Property: 33.7% higher |
| Jamesburg | 7 miles | A 52.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 135.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Colts Neck Township | 8 miles | A 10.1 | B 130.8 | Violent: 54.6% lower Property: 20.8% higher |